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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,083.16, 445,867.86 and 179,834.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,083.16, 445,867.86 and 179,834.12 is: 248,178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,083.16 : 445,867.86 = 179,834.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,083.16/445,867.86 = 179,834.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,083.16x = 445,867.86 × 179,834.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,083.16x = 80,182,254,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,182,254,239.38/323,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,178.38

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